The first resident Cirque du Soleil show, Mystere, debuted in 1993. O, a water show, opened in 1998. Based on fairy tales, La Nouba was created for Walt Disney World in 1998. In 2003, Zumanity, the first Cirque du Soleil show intended for mature audiences, made its debut. A story about imperial twins, Ka arrived in Las Vegas in 2004. Based on the music of the Beatles, The Beatles: Love opened in 2006. A seasonal winter show that opened in 2007, Wintuk played at Madison Square Garden for a limited time each year until 2011. A recent show from 2008, Criss Angel: Believe stars the magician Criss Angel.

Cirque du Soleil – Ka Plot Summary

If you like martial arts, amazing acrobats, and beautiful music, you will love the epic adventure of Cirque du Soleil – Ka. Created by Robert Lepage, Cirque du Soleil – Ka is the experience of a lifetime. A resident show at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Ka features heroes, love, and martial arts fight scenes.

The show’s choreography features Wushu martial arts, Brazilian Capoeira dance, bungees, aerial straps, and swing poles. In addition, the Ka acrobats risk their lives on the Wheel of Death and stage martial arts fight scenes, and you will enjoy the Wushu style of martial arts and the Poi juggling arts.

Cirque du Soleil – Ka features imperial twins, Twin Sister and Twin Brother. When the story begins, the twins watch as villains assassinate their parents, the Emperor and Empress, and their palace burns down. Helped by friends such as the Court Jester, the Nursemaid, and the Firefly Boy, Twin Sister and Twin Brother must fight enemies such as The Chief Archer, the Evil Counselor, and The Counselor's Son.

The brave and lovely Chief Archer's Daughter wants to help, but the Counselor's Son is jealous of her love for Twin Brother. In a magical forest, the Firefly Boy enchants Twin Sister, and she finds a new ally. Soon the twins will find Ka, the fire that can destroy or illuminate life. In addition to the main imperial twin plot, the show includes subplots involving love, betrayal, and, ultimately, celebration.